Ahogo (en. Drowning)

/a.o.ɣo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Sensation of asphyxiation or difficulty breathing.

The suffocation I felt while swimming underwater was terrifying.

El ahogo que sentí al nadar bajo el agua fue aterrador.

Situation of emotional distress or intense stress.

The suffocation caused by excessive work led him to seek help.

El ahogo que le provocaba el trabajo excessivo le llevaba a buscar ayuda.

Action of suffocating something, such as fire or noise.

The suffocation of the fire with water was effective in stopping the blaze.

El ahogo del fuego con agua fue efectivo para detener el incendio.

From the verb 'to suffocate', which comes from the Latin 'aquāgāre'.

Emotional suffocation

Intense feeling of anguish and unease.

Ahogo emocional

To suffer from suffocation

To experience a state of extreme difficulty, whether physical or emotional.

Sufrir un ahogo

To fall into suffocation

To enter a situation of desperation or lack of control.

Caer en el ahogo

to suffocate

To deprive of air or the possibility to breathe.

ahogar

to asphyxiate

To cause asphyxiation or difficulty breathing.

asfixiar

to stifle

To impede breathing or air consumption.

sufocar

To feel overwhelmed by difficult situations.

I am in total suffocation with this project.

Estoy en un ahogo total con este proyecto.

State of extreme anxiety.

It makes me feel suffocated to think about the upcoming exams.

Me da ahogo pensar en los exámenes que vienen.